Next Nest First Placement

Over the past three years Life-Science Innovations has been working with HatchTech to develop HatchCare technology for turkeys. This technology provides optimum temperature conditions, feed, fresh water, and light to poults as soon as they hatch. With the development of this new technology for turkeys two new companies were formed, Next Nest Hatching and Headstart Hatching. Last week the first birds using Next Nest technology were hatched and placed! This is an exciting advancement for the turkey industry and something we are proud to be leading. Below are a few pictures captured by Troy Robinson, Global Transportation Manager, of the first placement. Learn more about Next Nest Hatching and Headstart Hatching in next month’s update.

Retirements

Select Genetics recently said farewell to 3 longtime employees who had a combined 118 years in the turkey industry!  Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to the organization. Congratulations and enjoy your new adventure of retirement!

Merle Sietsema | Willmar, MN

Merle Sietsema, Maintenance Manager, for the Industrial Park Hatchery retired after 41 years with the organization. He first began working for Willmar Poultry Company and has been through the transitions to WPC dba Ag Forte and Select Genetics. The team celebrated his retirement on December 24th with some cake and ice cream.

Jimmy Maxwell | Raeford, NC

The Raeford Division team gathered on January 5^th to celebrate Jimmy Maxwell’s retirement and his 38 years in the turkey industry. Jimmy started work in 1986 with Tarheel Hatchery in Raeford.  He was instrumental in the Raeford transition from Butterball to Select Genetics.

John Seitz | Aurora, MO Farm Manager

The Select Genetics Missouri division bid farewell to Farm Manager John Seitz on December 29th.  John retired after 39 years with the organization.

Select Genetics

The Select Genetics | Turlock hatchery handed out gifts to employees during their Christmas celebration.

Iowa

The Select Genetics | Osceola hatchery put together gifts for employee’s children. Gaby Zamora, Hatchery Supervisor, and Misty Williams, HR Coordinator, assembled almost 100 gifts that were handed out.

Missouri

Below are a few pictures from the Select Genetics | Missouri annual Christmas party.

Benefits Spotlight

For those who are enrolled in a company medical plan for 2024, Teladoc is a convenient, affordable option for 24/7 care. Teladoc gives you access to round-the-clock board-certified doctors, from home or on the go.

Teladoc doctors can treat a variety of medical conditions, including:

• Cold & flu symptoms
• Allergies
• Pink eye
• Respiratory infections
• Sinus problems
• Skim problems
• And more

To get started:

1. Download the app, go online (Teladoc.com) or call (1-800-Teladoc) to set-up your account or log-in.
2. Complete or update a brief medical history
3. Request a visit and talk to a doctor within minutes

The following enrollment video will walk you through this process.

Additional Resources:

For more information on this new benefit check out the following resources

• Teladoc Services Flyer
• Static Services
• Teladoc 24/7

Years of Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following team members who are celebrating Years of Service milestones in the month of January!

5 YEARS

Andrew Carlson | Farm Service Elevator

Colleen McNab | Nova-Tech Engineering

Chris Hofstad | Nova-Tech Engineering

Angel Cruz Garcia | Select Genetics

Jesse Martinez | Select Genetics

Efrain Lopez Cortez | Select Genetics

Matt Bellecourt | Turkey Valley Farms

Kyaw Lah Er | Turkey Valley Farms

Perla Ortiz Serna | Turkey Valley Farms

10 YEARS

Derek Worcester | Nova-Tech Engineering

15 YEARS

Troy Miller | Nova-Tech Engineering

Rodrigo Vega Herrera | Select Genetics

20 YEARS

Jose Carranza Rodriguez | Select Genetics

Jorge Aguilar Villagran | Select Genetics

Antonio Perez | Select Genetics

Salud Ponce Torres | Select Genetics

25 YEARS

Dwin Dunkin | Select Genetics

Wayne Zimmer | 50 Years

Congratulations to Wayne Zimmer on 50 Years with PALS on December 31st!  The team recently celebrated this milestone achievement with a party, cake, and a fun slideshow with congratulatory messages from some of the vendors Wayne has worked with over the years.

Openings

Current status of all organizational openings.

Position	Company	Phase	Current Status	Contact

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Welcome New Employees

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Employee Count

As of 1/15/24 we have 2,106 employees

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Human Resources is a 360 degree business partner with our family of affiliates to attract, engage, retain and develop our most valuable resource: our people.  We are located on the first floor of Life-Science Innovations on the MinnWest campus at 1800 Technology Drive. We look forward to working with you!

Please message us via email at human.resources@life-scienceinnovations.com or give us a call at

320.222.9750 and select Human Resources, option 1